DefenceTalkDefenceTalkNorthrop Grumman has formed a strategic supplier agreement with Epirus, Inc. to offer the company’s Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) capability as a component of Northrop Grumman’s Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) systems-of-systems solution offering. The agreement augments Northrop Grumman’s advanced end-to-end C-UAS capabilities by including Epirus’ EMP systems to defeat UAS swarms, and specifically supplements the company’s […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrop-taps-epirus-for-electromagnetic-pulse-c-uas-weapon-system-75942/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkEnsuring that technology powered by artificial intelligence will work anywhere requires that AI is “trained” on a diverse data set that readies it for deployment anywhere in the world. That’s something the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center is well aware of as it pushes forward with the Defense Department’s AI strategy, the center’s director said. Diversity […]https://www.defencetalk.com/artificial-intelligence-deployment-requires-diverse-image-data-75938/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkTiny, 3D printed cubes of plastic, with intricate fractal voids built into them, have proven to be effective at dissipating shockwaves, potentially leading to new types of lightweight armor and structural materials effective against explosions and impacts. “The goal of the work is to manipulate the wave interactions resulting from a shockwave,” said Dana Dattelbaum, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/shock-dissipating-fractal-cubes-could-forge-high-tech-armor-75888/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkJerusalem: Israel launched a new reconnaissance satellite early Monday, the defence ministry said, its latest asset to be deployed against arch-enemy Iran. “The Israel Ministry of Defence and Israel Aerospace Industries have successfully launched the ‘Ofek 16’ reconnaissance satellite” at 4:00 am local time (0100 GMT), the ministry said in a statement. The “electro-optical reconnaissance […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-launches-new-spy-satellite-2-75846/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkOver the past few decades, computers have seen dramatic progress in processing power; however, even the most advanced computers are relatively rudimentary in comparison with the complexities and capabilities of the human brain. Researchers at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory say this may be changing as they endeavor to design […]https://www.defencetalk.com/researchers-discover-unique-material-design-for-brain-like-computations-75762/

DefenceTalkWithout highly trained space professionals, the U.S. Space Force cannot effectively utilize space systems to increase joint force lethality, cannot ensure the safety of the American public, nor can it defend against near-peer adversaries. “Our modern lives depend on our space capabilities, and potential adversaries are actively attempting to exploit the benefits space provides us,” […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-space-force-to-train-space-professionals-in-space-warfighting-disciplines-75668/

DefenceTalkCitadel Defense, a proven innovator in full spectrum counter drone solutions, has released new software incorporating deepfake neural networks to protect against adversarial spoofing tactics. This capability helps U.S. and allied forces combat growing enemy tactics that attempt to confuse existing security intelligence equipment as electronic warfare escalates. Citadel was the first company to use […]https://www.defencetalk.com/citadel-defense-launches-deepfake-ai-to-prevent-drone-attacks-on-military-and-government-assets-75664/

DefenceTalkDefense contractor Northrop Grumman has received a $2.375 billion contract to build two ballistic missile early warning satellites for the US Space Force. According to the May 18 announcement of contracts by the Pentagon, Northrop Grumman was handed the $2.375 billion contract to build two Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar Space Vehicles, with $70.5 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-space-force-orders-two-new-ballistic-missile-early-warning-satellites-75609/

DefenceTalkKleos Space, a space-powered RF reconnaissance data-as-a-service (DaaS) company, has been awarded a contract to prepare Kleos data to be accessed by the Micro-Satellite Military Utility (MSMU Project) Project Arrangement (PA) which is an agreement under the Responsive Space Capabilities Memorandum of Understanding involving the Departments and Ministries of Defense of Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/kleos-space-awarded-contract-on-micro-satellite-military-utility-project-75597/

DefenceTalkEdwards AFB: In partnership with the Air Force Test Pilot School, Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) Skunk Works® successfully demonstrated an autonomous Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) system to enhance operational effectiveness for the warfighter in denied communications environments. “As a remotely piloted aircraft pilot, having the opportunity to test an emerging technology and see it perform […]https://www.defencetalk.com/artificial-intelligence-powers-isr-capability-for-operations-in-denied-communications-environments-75444/